COVID-19 Vaccine

• COVID-19 boosters start rolling out to some Canadians. Who can get them?

  Updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna targeting the latest variants of the virus are being offered to some high-risk Canadians so far in a phased rollout.

  Health

  Oct 4
  
• Canada won’t be ordering Novavax’s updated COVID-19 vaccine, cites low demand

  The Public Health Agency of Canada says a very small portion of the doses ordered in 2023 were used and that its decision reflects efforts to limit vaccine wastage.

  Canada

  Oct 1
  
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• Pfizer’s updated COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada

  The mRNA vaccine, called Comirnaty, targets the KP.2 subvariant of Omicron, replacing the previous version which targeted the XBB.1.5 Omicron subvariant.

  Health

  Sep 24
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• New Alberta COVID data highlights value of getting newly formulated vaccine once available: expert

  The latest data published on the Alberta respiratory virus dashboard show that between August 2023 and August 2024, 732 deaths in Alberta were attributed to COVID-19.

  Health

  Sep 11
• Flu shots to become available in Ontario in October

  The Ministry of Health says it is safe and convenient to receive a COVID-19 shot and the flu shot at the same time.

  Health

  Sep 10
• Updated COVID-19 vaccines approved in U.S. amid summer surge

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration greenlit and granted emergency use authorization for updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna targeting the most recent strains.

  Health

  Aug 22
• COVID-19 cases increase in Quebec amid ‘very, very contagious’ variant

  Quebec is seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases. Experts forecast we will see more infections in the months to come, and recommend the most vulnerable receive their booster shot.

  Canada

  Jul 23
• Mpox and COVID-19 vaccines can be given at the same time: NACI

  NACI says the mpox vaccine can be given at the same time as an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, reversing its previous recommendation to wait at least four weeks due to safety concerns.

  Canada

  May 24
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• Alberta premier’s support for town hall questioning COVID vaccines worries experts

  UCP removes COVID-19 vaccine child-death references and takes over ticket sales to controversial event

  Health

  May 19
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• Dr. Bonnie Henry justified in extending vaccine mandate for health-care workers, judge says

  Justice Simon Coval ruled that while the orders did violate Charter Guarantees of Conscience and Religion, the infringement was reasonable to protect public health.

  Health

  May 14